"...A multicultural community of the future must become our lived reality, day by day, as we transform hope into action. The choice is ours."
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
OMA is charged with providing numerous multicultural programs and services, not only for students of color specifically, but also for Seattle University generally. OMA's mission carries on Dr. King's message of transforming hope into action, day by day, for Seattle University's ethnic student population and overall campus community.
Mission Statement
The Office of Multicultural Affairs encourages students to be agents of change by empowering moral and ethical leaders to be active, engaged citizens who serve their communities. We are dedicated to the promotion of a campus community that appreciates, encourages, and celebrates diversity. We do this by advocating for students, creating spaces for cultural celebration, promoting leadership development, and providing opportunities for education and reflection about multicultural issues.
Goals
- Advocate for and support the holistic development, persistence, and achievement of multicultural students
- Encourage the development of multicultural and social justice competencies among members of the Seattle University community
- Collaborate with campus and community partners to promote an inclusive environment and to enhance the quality of the Seattle University experience
For more information regarding OMA and our programs please contact us via email at oma@seattleu.edu, or by phone at 206-296-6070.
Nondiscrimination Policy
Seattle University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in the administration of any of its education policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics, and other school-administered policies and programs, or in its employment related policies and practices.
All University policies, practices and procedures are administered in a manner consistent with Seattle University's Catholic and Jesuit identity and character. Inquiries relating to these policies may be referred to the University's Assistant Vice President for Human Resources and Equal Opportunity Officer.
Consistent with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and its implementing regulations, Seattle University has designated three individuals responsible for coordinating the University's Title IX compliance. Students or employees with concerns or complaints about discrimination on the basis of sex in employment or an education program or activity may contact any one of the following Title IX coordinators:
Gerald Huffman
Human Resources Manager
University Services Building 107
(206) 296-5865
huffmaje@seattleu.edu
Dr. Jacob Diaz
Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students
Student Center 140B
(206) 296-6066
diazj@seattleu.edu
Dr. Jacquelyn Miller
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
Administration 104
(206) 296-5446
jcmiller@seattleu.edu
Individuals may also contact the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education.